Security Analyst II

Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by experienced operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.

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About the Job:

The Managed Services Security Analyst II is responsible for security solutions for clients. The Security Analyst II will demonstrate the capacity to consistently meet and exceed client expectations representing and reinforcing the Cyderes brand through positive interaction with other teams within the company. Perform deep dive investigations into security threats, understand and implement MITRE mapping to identify customers current security posture.

Responsibilities

• 1st Shift/Front Half Sunday-Wednesday
• Perform triage and advanced analysis tasks across endpoint, server, and network infrastructure.
• Perform Threat Hunting on customer networks to detect, isolate threats and provide recommendations.
• Provide proactive security investigation and searches on client environment to detect malicious activities.
• Coordinate Incident investigations and deep dive analysis on detected threats.
• Understand and identify indicators of attack and compromise in alerts, by hunting through data, and from review of investigation notes.
• Have full understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Mapping clients use cases to tactics and techniques.
• Update documentation and runbooks to ensure repeatable analysis.
• Actively participate in an after-hours on-call rotation as Incident Controller
• Scope customer security incidents
• Document, communicate recommendations and guidelines based on results of analysis.
• Analyze, review, and provide raw log data for more insight into escalations through SIEM.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of threat landscape.

Requirements

• 1st Shift/Front Half
• 3 or more years of progressing/in-depth IT security experience.
• System Administration experience (Windows, Unix/Linux, Mac)
• Advanced understanding of networking concepts and ability to analyze network artifacts.
• Demonstrate experience in using Endpoint Detection and Response software (Sentinel1, Crowdstrike, Defender ETC.)
• Demonstrate experience in at least one leading SIEM platform (Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, IBM Qradar, Chronicle etc.)
• Possess at least one industry certification Sec+, CEH, SANS Certification (e.g. GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, GMON), OSCP etc. or working towards a related certification.
• Basic scripting or development experience in one of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, bash, etc.